Managing overweight horses

Event information

Date

Monday, January 8, 2024 - Sunday, February 18, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-01-08 00:00:00 2024-02-18 23:59:00 Managing overweight horses It is estimated that 30% of horses worldwide are overweight. This semi-self-paced, 6-week certificate course is designed to help owners identify and better manage overweight or easy-keeping horses.TopicsBodyweight estimation techniquesDetermining caloric needsNutritional strategiesFacilitating and monitoring weight lossMedical interventions and case studiesView all horse certificate courses America/Chicago public

Location

Self-guided, online course

Contact

Krishona Martinson, Extension equine specialist
krishona@umn.edu or 612-360-4533

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It is estimated that 30% of horses worldwide are overweight. This semi-self-paced, 6-week certificate course is designed to help owners identify and better manage overweight or easy-keeping horses.

Topics

Bodyweight estimation techniques
Determining caloric needs
Nutritional strategies
Facilitating and monitoring weight loss
Medical interventions and case studies

View all horse certificate courses

Audience

The online course is recommended for adult learners (ages 18 and older) but is open to everyone. This course is open to the public and will not result in college credits.

Cost

$75

Registration

No late fees or transfers. Partial refunds ($65) will be given for cancellations before January 8. No refunds on or after January 8.

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Hannah Locher, lochn018@umn.edu, two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

About the certificate

To earn a certificate of course completion, participants must earn at least 70% on course assignments. If you do not want a certificate, you do not have to complete assignments.